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USMC-MARKED SHOULDER HOLSTER: is it authentic ?


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Herebelow are multiple images of a shoulder-holster that I recently purchased from one of my local "pickers" in Roanoke, Virginia.  Quite frankly, I am not used to finding leather items in this condition, which is virtually mint, so doing so makes me suspicious. Did I just get lucky and buy an original example in time-warp condition? Or did I get suckered into purchasing a contemporary re-enactor's special?  I'd appreciate receiving your honest opinions. Thanks in advance!

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I think it is real IMO. I have purchased original WWII holsters “in the pink” that make this one look well used. Don’t get me wrong, you have a very nice holster there. The 1945 date and its condition might suggest unissued surplus when the war ended or at the very least, barely used. Congrats. 

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Its fine... Late BOYT holster. Actually there were a lot of these surplused as new. Older friend told me when he was a boy in the 50s a surplus store in Des Moines Iowa had barrels of new holsters for $1.50 each. One was full if USMC shoulder holsters the other M1916 holsters. ALL NOS.

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the 45 date may well indicate it was never issued...at least not during and heavy action....have seen many late dates like this as another already posted...very nice find

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Charlie Flick

Agreed.  It is a very nice condition USGI M7 shoulder holster.  A great find.

 

Regards,

Charlie

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What possible market value does it have?  I find mostly repros and/or poor-condition comps (comparables) for sale on the internet...

 

F.Y.I. - I started a separate thread in the "What's It Worth?" section...

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In looking through past forum topics about this style, it seems that a legitimate one is like this: marked USMC Boyt and date on back and US on the front.

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